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SO04 ZRJ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

88,413 mi
Last recorded88,413 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 ZRJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2019 88,413 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sun strip (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 80,103 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing area near top strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing area near top strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill lip area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner rear arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all front suspension bushes perished

all rear suspension bushes perished

Fail 21 Aug 2018 80,103 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint area corroded (will need centre and rear section) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding after park brake applied (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing area near top strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing area near top strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill lip area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner rear arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all front suspension bushes perished

all rear suspension bushes perished

Pass 21 Aug 2017 77,972 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 77,971 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear in retaining clip (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on end by 3 way splt (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 73,296 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear in retaining clips (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near block joint (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

front brakes binding slightly

oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2016 73,294 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195-50-15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear in retaining clips (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near block joint (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

front brakes binding slightly

oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2015 66,807 miles

O/S/F Brake binding slightly

O/S/R Brake binding slightly

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 63,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 59,360 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 59,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 53,709 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 48,160 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 40,546 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 40,546 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 35,560 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 28,614 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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SO04 ZRJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2004 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 59,584 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SO04 ZRJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 22 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SO04 ZRJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 July 2004.

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